I just finished reading Annmarie Caňo’s Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025), and I confess that I am struggling
In my last article, I highlighted the crucial strategies of “person-first” and “targeted universalism” amid the wave of anti-DEI legislation in higher education. Initially, many of us embraced a “rename
Conversations about DEI in education are more heated now than before as people discuss varying viewpoints on the matter of creating inclusive environments on campus amid concerns about academic freedom
Well, the election has come and gone, and its impact most certainly varies depending on where you are. On my campus, the reaction suggests that the outcome was not what
We may be committed to academic excellence, but when we examine our institutional data, it may show us gaps. We might see racial disparities in student, faculty, and staff diversity,
Discussions about race, identity, and equity are often touted as the prerogative of people of color. Historically underrepresented groups are asked to lead and be responsible for all discourse on
If you’re a mid-level leader in higher education, you’re no stranger to the push and pull between senior leadership and your constituents. The passions and purposes of faculty, staff, and
Today’s environment for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) looks dramatically different than just a year ago. Several state legislatures are now asking colleges and universities to report on their
I am an academic immigrant who studies immigrants who, like myself, moved from their homelands to other countries to pursue academic careers. Institutions of higher education around the world
Too often, leaders view diversity initiatives as matters of checking boxes. But to truly improve the next generation, we must encourage diversity while creating space for inclusive celebration and
